Top 25 Companies (Market Cap)
Top Gainers
| Code | Name | Last price | Change | Change % | Market Cap | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELD | Elders Ltd | $5.88 | 0.26 | 4.63 | $1,181,777,920 | 1,707,424 |
| SHV | Select Harvests Ltd | $3.85 | 0.17 | 4.62 | $547,114,368 | 285,787 |
| SVL | Silver Mines Ltd | $0.155 | 0.005 | 3.33 | $334,084,320 | 3,699,641 |
| AAC | Australian Agricultural Company Ltd | $1.35 | 0.04 | 3.05 | $813,735,104 | 432,128 |
| BGA | Bega Cheese Ltd | $5.39 | 0.11 | 2.08 | $1,647,038,080 | 462,917 |
| MTS | Metcash Ltd | $3.05 | 0.06 | 2.01 | $3,354,164,992 | 3,520,667 |
| GNC | Graincorp Ltd | $4.76 | 0.05 | 1.06 | $1,058,151,296 | 1,175,707 |
| A2M | The a2 Milk Company Ltd | $5.66 | 0.05 | 0.89 | $4,069,640,960 | 2,565,958 |
| IEL | Idp Education Ltd | $2.67 | 0.02 | 0.75 | $737,591,040 | 4,479,859 |
| WOW | Woolworths Group Ltd | $34.68 | 0.19 | 0.55 | $42,365,063,168 | 3,032,388 |
Top Losers
| Code | Name | Last price | Change | Change % | Market Cap | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BXN | Bioxyne Ltd | $0.068 | -0.006 | -8.11 | $172,565,168 | 4,186,894 |
| CLV | Clover Corporation Ltd | $0.865 | -0.025 | -2.81 | $144,454,432 | 35,916 |
| CBO | Cobram Estate Olives Ltd | $3.92 | -0.08 | -2 | $1,915,164,800 | 242,879 |
| ING | Inghams Group Ltd | $1.96 | -0.02 | -1.01 | $722,916,864 | 1,564,903 |
| SGLLV | Ricegrowers Ltd | $11.65 | -0.1 | -0.85 | $803,079,488 | 29,197 |
| TWE | Treasury Wine Estates Ltd | $4.5 | -0.03 | -0.66 | $3,633,467,648 | 5,214,642 |
| RIC | Ridley Corporation Ltd | $2.69 | -0.01 | -0.37 | $1,008,354,816 | 153,522 |
| EDV | Endeavour Group Ltd | $3.08 | -0.01 | -0.32 | $5,548,792,320 | 3,555,581 |
What types of products are considered consumer staples?
Consumer staples include essential products such as food, beverages, tobacco, personal products, and household goods.
Why is the consumer staples sector considered defensive?
It is considered defensive because demand for essential goods tends to remain stable even during economic downturns, making this sector less sensitive to economic cycles.
What are the primary factors that influence the consumer staples sector?
Key factors include commodity prices, consumer demand, demographic trends, and regulatory changes.
How can I invest in the consumer staples sector?
You can invest through buying stocks of consumer staples companies, or by investing in mutual funds or ETFs focused on the consumer staples sector.
What are the risks associated with investing in consumer staples?
Risks include competition, commodity price fluctuations, changes in consumer preferences, and regulatory changes.